Why can't I get 45 MPG like everyone else?
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Have an 09 RK. You know the old saying, you have to pay to play. I ride my bike hard occasionally and have never gotten less than 36 mpg. You slow down and the miles go up. Have gotten 42-43 when I behave my self. Bike has a PC V with Rush slip ons and a Screaming Eagle intake system. And I weigh in at 279.
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After one MOD (converted stock exhaust to True Dueal) with stock pipes and K&N filter I was still getting 45-48 mpg thinking I was hurting the engine without any ECM re-mapping and still with the stock pipes so I got the thunder max with auto tune. the bike has nice torque and power at the lower rpm these MODs Hi-Flow slip ons, tru dual and Zippers hi-flow air cleaner the mpg has gone south. the best I get now on around the back roads ranging 45-55 mph I get 36. I am really considering putting the stock muffler back on but knowing what is will do with true dual I am hesitant.
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I read post where guys ride 80 mph into a 30mph headwind loaded with camping gear and they weigh 400 lbs. and the ol lady is close to that and his bike "consistently gets 45 mpg." Maybe I exgagerate a little.
The best I coax out of Ol Sally here is 37mpg with all stock stuff. After the mods(see sig) is 36 to 35mpg.
I don't hot rod. Shift at 3 grand. Cruise on the highway in 6th between 70 and 75 mph@ around 2500-2700 rpm. I won't "lug it" Stay mostly between 2500 and 3000. Ride solo. Around 240 lbs.(Many years of beers). So why no better on the gas mileage? Other than that she runs great. Any thing I should look for?
The best I coax out of Ol Sally here is 37mpg with all stock stuff. After the mods(see sig) is 36 to 35mpg.
I don't hot rod. Shift at 3 grand. Cruise on the highway in 6th between 70 and 75 mph@ around 2500-2700 rpm. I won't "lug it" Stay mostly between 2500 and 3000. Ride solo. Around 240 lbs.(Many years of beers). So why no better on the gas mileage? Other than that she runs great. Any thing I should look for?